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TestMu AI Unveils the Fifth Edition of the TestMu Conference in 2026 news
Aug 14, 2026 1 min

TestMu AI Unveils the Fifth Edition of the TestMu Conference in 2026

The world s largest virtual agentic engineering and quality conference returns with a focus on autonomous quality, agentic workflows, and AI-native testing strategies SAN FRANCISCO and NOIDA, India , Aug. 14, 2026 -- TestMu AI (formerly LambdaTest), the world s first Agentic AI-powered Quality Engineering platform, is excited to unveil the 5th edition of its flagship TestMu Conference, taking place virtually from August 19 21, 2026. This year s event is expected to host over 75,000 developers, builders, and quality engineers from more than 120 countries, making it the world s largest virtual conference dedicated to agentic engineering and quality.

Michael Owen Joins ehamarkets as Global Brand Ambassador news
Aug 14, 2026 1 min

Michael Owen Joins ehamarkets as Global Brand Ambassador

HONG KONG and NEW YORK , Aug. 14, 2026 -- ehamarkets today announced a global brand partnership with England football legend and 2001 Ballon d Or winner Michael Owen, who has joined the brand as its Global Brand Ambassador. Owen said he was drawn to ehamarkets focus on technology, reliability and a simpler trading experience. I m delighted to join ehamarkets as its Global Brand Ambassador. I like the way ehamarkets uses technology to make trading simpler and more efficient. It s exciting to be part of a brand that is building a modern trading experience for people around the world.

RemotePeople Completes 2026 SOC 2 Type II Audit Across Security, Availability, and Confidentiality news
Aug 14, 2026 1 min

RemotePeople Completes 2026 SOC 2 Type II Audit Across Security, Availability, and Confidentiality

The New York-headquartered global Employer of Record renews its SOC 2 Type II attestation for a full 12-month period, adding to its ISO 27001 and GDPR certifications and its recent A+ platform security rating from Astra Security. NEW YORK , Aug. 14, 2026 -- RemotePeople, a global provider of Employer of Record (EOR), payroll, and recruitment services operating in more than 150 countries, today announced the successful completion of its 2026 SOC 2 Type II audit , covering the Security, Availability, and Confidentiality Trust Service Criteria. The independent examination was performed by INTERCERT CPA LLC in accordance with AICPA SSAE 21 attestation standards and covered a continuous 12-month observation period from May 31, 2025 to May 30, 2026.

Bybit TradFi Perpetuals Extend 24/7 Exposure to Over 200 Global Equities and Pre-IPO Assets news
Aug 14, 2026 1 min

Bybit TradFi Perpetuals Extend 24/7 Exposure to Over 200 Global Equities and Pre-IPO Assets

DUBAI, UAE , Aug. 14, 2026 -- Bybit , the world s second-largest cryptocurrency exchange by trading volume, is pleased to announce TradFi Perpetual Contracts now offer over 200 curated TradFi-themed listings , marking one of the highest quality coverage of TradFi derivatives exposure available on a crypto-native platform. The lineup now spans equities, ETFs, precious metals, indices, and oil, with coverage extending across premium US, Hong Kong, South Korean and other equities markets.

Deeper Insights, Better Analytics: Bybit Options Close the Data Gap Between Retail and Institutional Traders news
Aug 14, 2026 1 min

Deeper Insights, Better Analytics: Bybit Options Close the Data Gap Between Retail and Institutional Traders

DUBAI, UAE , Aug. 14, 2026 -- Bybit , the world s second-largest cryptocurrency exchange by trading volume, announced a major upgrade to its Options Data section, introducing a suite of institutional-grade analytics to provide traders with a clearer view of volatility, positioning, and market structure. The redesigned page integrates institutional-grade analytics with a cleaner, more accessible interface for all users. Options trading has been gaining popularity among digital asset derivatives traders, as they increasingly move beyond simple long or short positions to alternative strategies that account for volatility, time decay, and risk management. Options give traders the right, but not the obligation, to buy or sell an asset at a set price before a set date.

Hippocratic AI Unveils Agentic Orchestrators: NYSE Content Update news
Aug 14, 2026 1 min

Hippocratic AI Unveils Agentic Orchestrators: NYSE Content Update

NYSE issues a pre-market daily advisory direct from the trading floor. NEW YORK , Aug. 14, 2026 -- The New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) provides a daily pre-market update directly from the NYSE Trading Floor. Access today s NYSE Pre-market update for market insights before trading begins. Kristen Scholer delivers the pre-market update on August 14th Hippocratic AI says it s announced the next generation of healthcare AI Agentic orchestrators feature teams of conversational voice AI agents focused on delivering outcomes. Co-founder and CEO Munjal Shah will join NYSE Live to take viewers through how the new product works. Renewable energy construction company SunScout to celebrate its dual listing SunScout (NYSE American: SNSC) began trading on NYSE American and NYSE Texas earlier this week. CEO Edwin Cywinski and COO Mark Cywinski will join NYSE Live to discuss the milestone. The S&P 500 will look to build off Thursday s record close. The large-cap index surpassed 7,800 for the first time during Thursday s session. Investors are parsing through July U.S. retail sales data.

Binance Research: Gen Z Leads Net Accumulation Across Every TradFi Product news
Aug 14, 2026 1 min

Binance Research: Gen Z Leads Net Accumulation Across Every TradFi Product

New commentary finds 77% of Gen Z direct-equity accounts are net buyers, with 76% accumulating in bStocks, the highest share of any generation. MUMBAI, India , Aug. 14, 2026 -- Binance Research , the market research arm of the world s largest cryptocurrency exchange Binance , has recently published a new weekly market commentary titled Gen Z Perspective Rewrite . The report examines how Gen Z users behave across three TradFi products, namely, direct equities, bStocks, and TradFi-Perps, and finds behavior that is more disciplined and allocation-oriented than common assumptions suggest.

Fractal's Vaidya.ai Powers BMC Health AI Chatbot on WhatsApp for Mumbai news
Aug 14, 2026 1 min

Fractal's Vaidya.ai Powers BMC Health AI Chatbot on WhatsApp for Mumbai

First deployment under the MoU with BMC to pioneer integrated AI solutions spanning patient interactions, doctor support, and public health intelligence MUMBAI, India , Aug. 14, 2026 -- Fractal Analytics Ltd. (BSE: 544700) (NSE: FRACTAL), a globally recognized enterprise AI company serving Fortune 500 organizations, today announced launch of the beta version of BMC Health AI Chatbot on WhatsApp powered by Vaidya.ai (accessible at +91 9892993368 ). The deployment marks a key milestone under the Memorandum of Understanding signed between Fractal and the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) in July 2026.

Nava Sets New Quarterly High with Total Income of ₹1,269 Crore news
Aug 14, 2026 1 min

Nava Sets New Quarterly High with Total Income of ₹1,269 Crore

HYDERABAD, India , Aug. 14, 2026 -- Nava Limited today announced its financial results for the quarter-ended June 30, 2026, reporting its highest-ever quarterly total income , while standalone PBT before exceptional items rose 92.9% QoQ , supported by lower material and manufacturing costs and dividend income. Key Highlights Record Performance: Consolidated total income stood at 1,269 crore , the highest ever, with revenue from operations rising 6.0% QoQ to 1,212 crore . Strong Energy Performance: Energy revenue increased 18.3% QoQ , supported by healthy PLFs across plants and availability of bilateral contracts. Dividend Upstream: Nava received US 15 million in dividend income from Nava Global during the quarter. ZESCO s Arrears Status: MEL realized US 15 million from ZESCO , reducing outstanding arrears to US 13.4 million . Mining Momentum: Mining revenue increased 20.4% QoQ , driven by higher sales volumes.

ArkBio's RSV Antiviral Drug Ziresovir Receives FDA Approval for Phase II Clinical Trial news
Aug 14, 2026 1 min

ArkBio's RSV Antiviral Drug Ziresovir Receives FDA Approval for Phase II Clinical Trial

SHANGHAI , Aug. 14, 2026 -- Shanghai Ark Biopharmaceutical Co., Ltd. ( ArkBio ) today announced that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved ziresovir (AK0529) for a phase II clinical trial in the severely ill RSV infected infant patients, including the ones in pediatric intensive care unit (PICU). Severe RSV Infection: An Urgent Unmet Need in PICU RSV is the leading pathogen of lower respiratory tract infections (LRTIs) in infants and young children globally, causing approximately 33 million LRTI cases, 3.6 million hospitalizations, and more than 100,000 deaths annually. Severely ill RSV infected infants often require admission to the PICU for intensive care such as respiratory support, with rapid disease progression, high risk and a heavy medical burden. There is currently no approved RSV-specific antiviral therapy worldwide; clinical management remains limited to symptomatic and supportive care, such as oxygenation, leaving an urgent unmet need for effective antiviral treatment in hospitalized RSV infected patients with severe diseases.

Digital India Sale Crazy Offers (D.I.S.C.O.) Launched by Reliance Digital news
Aug 14, 2026 1 min

Digital India Sale Crazy Offers (D.I.S.C.O.) Launched by Reliance Digital

Irresistible offers on smartphones, home appliances, TVs, laptops and other electronics MUMBAI, India , Aug. 14, 2026 -- Reliance Digital, India s largest consumer electronics retailer, has launched D.I.S.C.O. (Digital India Sale Crazy Offers) , a refreshed identity for its iconic Digital India Sale. Running till 16 August across Reliance Digital stores, RelianceDigital.in and MyJio Stores , the campaign brings irresistible offers across smartphones, TVs, laptops, home appliances and more.

Iyuno Details the Architecture Behind CLOE, a Multi-Agent AI System for Consistent Content Workflows news
Aug 13, 2026 1 min

Iyuno Details the Architecture Behind CLOE, a Multi-Agent AI System for Consistent Content Workflows

Company outlines a system designed to maintain continuity across scenes, episodes, and languages BURBANK, Calif. , Aug. 13, 2026 -- Iyuno today shared new details on the architecture behind CLOE, its AI platform designed to address a key challenge in content production: maintaining consistency at scale. While AI tools can generate outputs quickly, they often struggle to preserve continuity across longer-form content leading to inconsistencies in tone, character, and narrative across workflows.

TERREPOWER Culminates Its Brand Evolution with Tagline 'Reimagine What's Possible' news
Aug 13, 2026 1 min

TERREPOWER Culminates Its Brand Evolution with Tagline 'Reimagine What's Possible'

DAPHNE, Ala. , Aug. 14, 2026 -- TERREPOWER today announced the launch of its new corporate tagline, Reimagine What s Possible, reflecting its transformation from remanufacturing pioneer to global leader in sustainable manufacturing. The milestone marks the pinnacle of the company s ongoing brand evolution. Reinforcing the entrepreneurial spirit and innovative mindset that have fueled TERREPOWER s growth, the tagline epitomizes the aftermarket company s success in spreading the power of sustainable manufacturing at scale.

Thailand Advances Toward Global Digital Asset Standards as Bitazza Achieves Travel Rule Readiness with Sumsub news
Aug 13, 2026 1 min

Thailand Advances Toward Global Digital Asset Standards as Bitazza Achieves Travel Rule Readiness with Sumsub

BANGKOK , Aug. 13, 2026 -- Thailand s digital asset industry is entering a new phase of regulatory maturity as the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) prepares to implement the Travel Rule later this year. Developed in line with the recommendations of the Financial Action Task Force (FATF), the regulation requires digital asset business operators to collect and securely exchange specific information relating to qualifying digital asset transfers in order to strengthen Anti-Money Laundering (AML) and Counter-Terrorist Financing (CTF) measures.

Bybit TradFi Trading Tools Arena: New 100,000 USDT Prize Pool Amidst Earnings Season news
Aug 13, 2026 1 min

Bybit TradFi Trading Tools Arena: New 100,000 USDT Prize Pool Amidst Earnings Season

DUBAI, UAE , Aug. 13, 2026 -- Bybit , the world s second-largest cryptocurrency exchange by trading volume, is excited to unveil the TradFi Trading Tools Arena , a limited-time event to help traders navigate the heated earnings season of U.S. stocks using Bybit s TradFi trading tools. From now until September 12, 2026 , the TradFi-themed event features a combined prize pool of 100,000 USDT across three tracks for Bybit traders. As earnings season brings heightened volatility and a whirlwind of market-moving news, trading tools and automation have become central to how advanced traders manage risk and act on event-driven opportunities. Among the hundreds of CFD trading pairs on Bybit TradFi, leading companies such as NVIDIA , Salesforce , CrowdStrike , Snowflake , Applied Materials , Synopsys, Inc. , Broadcom, and more, are expected to release their latest earnings reports in coming weeks.

Automation Fair 2026 Opens Registration for Industry's Premier Industrial Operations Event news
Aug 13, 2026 1 min

Automation Fair 2026 Opens Registration for Industry's Premier Industrial Operations Event

Industry leaders gather to explore the technologies, ideas and connections shaping the future of industrial operations MILWAUKEE , Aug. 13, 2026 -- Rockwell Automation, Inc. (NYSE: ROK), the world s largest company dedicated to industrial automation and digital transformation, announces that registration is now open for Automation Fair 2026, taking place November 16-19 at the Thomas M. Menino Convention & Exhibition Center in Boston.

Sciton Launches OMNI™ in Canada: A New Laser Hair Removal Platform Designed for All news
Aug 13, 2026 1 min

Sciton Launches OMNI™ in Canada: A New Laser Hair Removal Platform Designed for All

PALO ALTO, Calif. , Aug. 13, 2026 -- Sciton Inc., a global leader in laser and light-powered technology, has received approval from Health Canada for its latest innovation, OMNI laser hair removal. OMNI was developed to meet the growing demand for a fast, effective laser hair removal system that fits seamlessly into any workflow and is designed for all skin types, treatment areas, and practice sizes. With up to 5000 W of power and the industry s largest spot size, OMNI delivers ultra-fast treatments for high patient throughput, helping providers treat more patients in less time. Wavelength options, including 760 nm, an 810/940 nm blend, and 1060 nm, along with various spot sizes and treatment modes, ensure precise and personalized care for all skin types and body areas. Integrated contact cooling helps maintain patient comfort, while an aloe-based spray, used as a gel-free alternative, soothes the skin, enhances comfort, and simplifies cleanup. Additionally, OMNI operates on a standard 110V outlet, making it easier to integrate into any treatment room. Built for high-volume use, OMNI delivers the performance and versatility providers need to deliver outstanding results year-round.

Nexters appoints Aghanim as global DTC enablement partner news
Aug 13, 2026 1 min

Nexters appoints Aghanim as global DTC enablement partner

LOS ANGELES , Aug. 13, 2026 -- Aghanim, an integrated commerce, liveops automation, community engagement, and payments platform for video game studios, today announced a strategic partnership with Nexters Global (Nexters) within its mobile game business. Nexters is a game developer known for operating globally successful live-service games through disciplined liveops execution and long-term player engagement, part of GDEV Holding - the Nasdaq-listed gaming and entertainment company headquartered in Limassol, Cyprus.

Robinhood Ventures Fund II Raises $200 Million in IPO: NYSE Content Update news
Aug 13, 2026 1 min

Robinhood Ventures Fund II Raises $200 Million in IPO: NYSE Content Update

NYSE issues a pre-market daily advisory direct from the trading floor. NEW YORK , Aug. 13, 2026 -- The New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) provides a daily pre-market update directly from the NYSE Trading Floor. Access today s NYSE Pre-market update for market insights before trading begins. Kristen Scholer delivers the pre-market update on August 13th Robinhood Ventures Fund II (NYSE: RVII) is set to make its NYSE debut today. The business development company, a type of closed-end fund, priced shares at 25 apiece. Sarah Pinto, head of Robinhood Ventures, will join NYSE Live to discuss the strategy behind the fund. Oracle (NYSE: ORCL) and AWS announce a deepening of their collaboration. The collaboration looks to accelerate customer migration. Executives from both companies will join NYSE Live to discuss how this will benefit enterprises. Hyliion says it s secured a 41.7 million contract from the U.S. Navy The company will design, develop, and deliver two multi-megawatt KARNO power modules. Founder & CEO Thomas Healy will join NYSE Live to explain the company s larger strategy. Investors digest the July Producer Price Index ahead of market open. Economists expected to see headline figure increase by 4.9% year-over-year.

Axtria to Build Industry's Largest Pharma-Specific AI Engineering Team, Scaling to 1,000 by December 2026 news
Aug 13, 2026 1 min

Axtria to Build Industry's Largest Pharma-Specific AI Engineering Team, Scaling to 1,000 by December 2026

NEW DELHI , Aug. 13, 2026 -- Axtria Inc. , a global leader in AI-first data analytics solutions for the life sciences industry, today announced plans to expand its Forward Deployed Engineering (FDE) organization to 1,000 engineers by December 2026 , creating the industry s largest pharma-specific AI engineering team. The expansion represents one of Axtria s largest investments in AI talent development to date and reflects growing customer demand for engineers who can deploy, scale, and operationalize enterprise AI across commercial, medical, and market access functions.

ADFW 2026 Unveils First Wave of Top Speakers, Bringing the World's Capital Community to Abu Dhabi news
Aug 13, 2026 1 min

ADFW 2026 Unveils First Wave of Top Speakers, Bringing the World's Capital Community to Abu Dhabi

The first wave includes senior UAE and Abu Dhabi government leaders alongside top global CEOs, chairpersons, founders, and institutional investors from industry giants such as Allianz SE, DBS Group, Franklin Templeton and Temasek Holdings ABU DHABI, UAE , Aug. 13, 2026 -- Under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan , the Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Chairman of the Executive Council, Abu Dhabi Finance Week (ADFW), hosted by ADGM, today announced the first cohort of leading speakers for its fifth edition, taking place from 7 10 December 2026 under the theme The Capital Community, Powered by Partnerships.

DoGo Power Wins EUPD Research's 2026 Top Innovation Award in Europe news
Aug 13, 2026 1 min

DoGo Power Wins EUPD Research's 2026 Top Innovation Award in Europe

BONN, Germany , Aug. 13, 2026 -- DoGo Power has been presented with the 2026 Top Innovation Award by EUPD Research, a leading European research authority, for its fully self-developed 4S grid-forming energy storage technology. The honor marks official industry recognition of DoGo Power s innovation capabilities. EUPD Research is one of the most credible third-party research and certification bodies in the global photovoltaic and energy storage sector, with a research network spanning Europe, the Americas, Asia-Pacific and the Middle East. Launched to honor manufacturers that have made outstanding progress in driving energy transition and sustained innovation, the Top Innovation Award commends exceptional technical strength and breakthrough innovative achievements, and serves as a core benchmark for measuring the technological innovation excellence of new energy enterprises.

IBM Partners with OpenAI to Accelerate Secure AI Deployment for Enterprises Across Core Operations news
Aug 13, 2026 1 min

IBM Partners with OpenAI to Accelerate Secure AI Deployment for Enterprises Across Core Operations

Joint go-to-market partnership embeds OpenAI frontier models like GPT-5.6 and other products into IBM Consulting s AI delivery platform and assets to help organizations modernize applications and strengthen security Specialized IBM forward-deployed units trained through the OpenAI Partner Network will help organizations convert legacy workflows into AI-ready operations IBM launches a dedicated OpenAI Practice with thousands of consultants and engineers trained on advanced OpenAI Partner Network certifications

From Chinese AI to Global ETFs: STARTRADER Launches 45 New 24/7 Stock and ETF CFDs Spanning Seven Market Themes news
Aug 13, 2026 1 min

From Chinese AI to Global ETFs: STARTRADER Launches 45 New 24/7 Stock and ETF CFDs Spanning Seven Market Themes

Available from August 13, 2026, the launch covers seven distinct market themes with no trading-hour restrictions. DUBAI, UAE , Aug. 13, 2026 -- STARTRADER today announced the launch of 45 new 24/7 Stock and ETF CFDs, available from Monday through Sunday, 00:00 24:00 (GMT+3 platform time). Where previous 24/7 expansions were anchored around specific themes, this one is defined by its breadth. The new instruments span seven areas: Chinese AI, AI infrastructure, technology, crypto and digital assets, energy, other equities, and ETFs.

HTX Ventures Examines Open USD: How Stablecoin Revenue and Rule-Setting Are Being Redistributed news
Aug 13, 2026 1 min

HTX Ventures Examines Open USD: How Stablecoin Revenue and Rule-Setting Are Being Redistributed

APIA, Samoa , Aug. 13, 2026 -- HTX Ventures, the global investment arm of HTX, has released a new report titled Open Infrastructure, Closed Financial Rails: Open USD, Revenue Redistribution, and Participant Governance , examining the shifts underway in stablecoin revenue distribution, channel relationships, and governance following the June 30, 2026 unveiling of Open USD (OUSD). The report finds that while blockchain technology has established open, global, and programmable technical infrastructure, the industry s next phase will be determined by how participants contest control rights and the allocation of economic benefits. The technical layer has opened; the economic layer is only beginning to.

Hexaware and upGrad Enterprise Expand Collaboration for Global Enterprise AI Programs news
Aug 13, 2026 1 min

Hexaware and upGrad Enterprise Expand Collaboration for Global Enterprise AI Programs

Focused on joint upskilling, experimentation, go-to-market, and enterprise transformation MUMBAI, India, Aug. 13, 2026 -- Hexaware Technologies (NSE: HEXT), an AI-first digital and IT services company, and upGrad Enterprise, the Corporate Skilling and Workforce Transformation division of global skilling major upGrad, announced an expanded collaboration to deliver AI skilling and enterprise transformation programs for Hexaware clients worldwide. This initiative is designed to lay the foundation for long-term advancements in AI expertise and workforce transformation.

Global AI & Cybersecurity Capture-the-Flag Competition Opens with ₹10 Lakhs+ Prize Pool news
Aug 13, 2026 1 min

Global AI & Cybersecurity Capture-the-Flag Competition Opens with ₹10 Lakhs+ Prize Pool

Winning team to receive a cash prize of 2 lakh. Global online competition culminates in an onsite Grand Finale at the UST campus in Thiruvananthapuram, India. THIRUVANANTHAPURAM, India , Aug. 13, 2026 -- UST , a leading AI and technology transformation solutions company, has opened registrations for the GenCyS 2.0 Global Capture-The-Flag (CTF) competition, the flagship event of its GenCyS 2.0 AI & Cybersecurity Conference. The competition offers a prize pool worth more than 10 lakhs, including a 2 lakh cash prize for the winning team. The size and scope of this year s competition reflect UST s continued prioritization of investment in developing practical AI and cybersecurity skills through hands-on challenges that mirror modern enterprise security environments.

Artmarket.com: Q2 2026 Upward Trend, from Progressive Transition to Artprice's "AI-FIRST" Metamorphosis news
Aug 13, 2026 1 min

Artmarket.com: Q2 2026 Upward Trend, from Progressive Transition to Artprice's "AI-FIRST" Metamorphosis

PARIS , Aug. 13, 2026 -- Thierry EHRMANN, Founder of Artprice and CEO of Artmarket.com , and his family have full confidence in the future of Artmarket.com and in the growth of its activities, driven notably by substantial investments dedicated to the development of Artmarket.com s vertical AI. The expression of support from the Ehrmann family and Groupe Serveur (majority shareholder) for the expansion of Artmarket.com s business will materialize very shortly through an increase in their shareholding in Artmarket.com via the acquisition of additional Artmarket.com shares. Naturally, all required disclosures will be made to the AMF (French Financial Markets Authority) and online within legal deadlines during authorized trading windows.

Angelaligner Will Appeal Chinese Court Decision about Premolar Extraction Solution, Which Has No Impact on Customers news
Aug 13, 2026 1 min

Angelaligner Will Appeal Chinese Court Decision about Premolar Extraction Solution, Which Has No Impact on Customers

SHANGHAI , Aug. 13, 2026 -- Angelalign Technology Inc. (6699.HK) ( Angel ) http://www.angelaligner.com said today that it will appeal the August 10 first-instance judgment by the Jinan Intermediate People s Court (Jinan City, China) that directed Angel s Chinese subsidiaries to stop using the masterForce biomechanics simulation system and the ATreat digital diagnosis and design system to generate A7 and A7 Speed premolar extraction solutions.

ArkBio Announces China IND Approval for its Antiviral Drug-Fc Conjugate (AFC) Candidate AK0406 for Influenza Prophylaxis news
Aug 13, 2026 1 min

ArkBio Announces China IND Approval for its Antiviral Drug-Fc Conjugate (AFC) Candidate AK0406 for Influenza Prophylaxis

SHANGHAI , Aug. 13, 2026 -- Shanghai Ark Biopharmaceutical Co., Ltd. ( ArkBio ) today announced that the Investigational New Drug (IND) application for AK0406 injection, the company s first long-acting antiviral drug Fc conjugate (AFC) candidate for influenza prophylaxis, has been approved by the National Medical Products Administration (NMPA) of China, making AK0406 the first influenza AFC drug to enter clinical development in China.

Project Pigeon Consortium Launches APAC Working Group to Advance Governance Standards for Permissionless Blockchains news
Aug 13, 2026 1 min

Project Pigeon Consortium Launches APAC Working Group to Advance Governance Standards for Permissionless Blockchains

Joint initiative by Elliptic, Digital Asset Association (DAA), Responsible Fintech Institute (RFI) and Baker McKenzie Wong & Leow to establish an industry standard risk-management framework, supporting safe innovation and Group 1 crypto asset treatment. SINGAPORE , Aug. 13, 2026 -- The Project Pigeon consortium, jointly convened by Elliptic, the Digital Asset Association (DAA), the Responsible Fintech Institute (RFI) and Baker McKenzie, today announced the formation of Project Pigeon: A Working Group for Permissionless Blockchain Governance in APAC . This regional initiative is dedicated to advancing safe, compliant innovation on public blockchain networks, providing financial institutions with the frameworks necessary to operate securely within rapidly evolving regulatory landscapes.

Pepperstone Appoints New CTO to Drive AI-Native Proprietary Tech Push news
Aug 12, 2026 1 min

Pepperstone Appoints New CTO to Drive AI-Native Proprietary Tech Push

Former Xero engineering executive Nigel Fernandes will lead Pepperstone s push to own more of its technology as the business expands into crypto and new markets. MELBOURNE, Australia , Aug. 13, 2026 -- Melbourne-based Pepperstone, a global online trading and fintech provider serving clients in more than 160 countries, today announced the appointment of Nigel Fernandes as Chief Technology Officer (CTO), effective 1 October 2026. The appointment comes as Pepperstone accelerates its shift toward owning more of its own technology, building a broader fintech ecosystem spanning crypto, AI-native engineering and institutional-grade infrastructure.

Business Leaders from Across Asia-Pacific Convene in Sri Lanka to Accelerate Sustainable and Inclusive Growth news
Aug 12, 2026 1 min

Business Leaders from Across Asia-Pacific Convene in Sri Lanka to Accelerate Sustainable and Inclusive Growth

Forward Faster Now APAC 2026 brings together business, United Nations and sustainability leaders to advance responsible business and regional collaboration COLOMBO, Sri Lanka , Aug. 12, 2026 -- More than 200 business leaders, sustainability practitioners, policymakers and representatives from the United Nations gathered in Colombo on 11 12 August for Forward Faster Now APAC 2026: Driving Business Leadership for Sustainable and Inclusive Growth , the flagship regional event of the United Nations Global Compact in Asia-Pacific.

Bank of America Enters into a Joint Venture Agreement with Jio Financial Services Limited to Acquire up to 49.9% in Jio Credit Limited news
Aug 12, 2026 1 min

Bank of America Enters into a Joint Venture Agreement with Jio Financial Services Limited to Acquire up to 49.9% in Jio Credit Limited

Key points Bank of America s investment, including the equity shares and warrants (if fully subscribed), would be 18,268 crore ( 1.9 billion USD [1] ). Jio Credit receives further capital to support its growth in India and expertise of a global financial services firm. The investment supports Bank of America s commitment to its global franchise with a strong local partner in India. MUMBAI, India and NEW YORK , Aug. 12, 2026 -- Jio Financial Services Limited (JFSL) and Bank of America Corporation (BofA) today announced that they have signed a definitive agreement whereby BofA will acquire up to a total of 49.9% interest as a joint venture partner in JFSL s wholly-owned NBFC (non-bank financial company) lending subsidiary, Jio Credit Limited (JCL) through a preferential allotment of equity shares and warrants.

GLOBAL SUPPLY CHAIN PRESSURES EASE IN JULY, BUT SHORTAGES PERSIST AHEAD OF RENEWED STRAIT OF HORMUZ DISRUPTION: GEP GLOBAL SUPPLY CHAIN VOLATILITY INDEX news
Aug 12, 2026 1 min

GLOBAL SUPPLY CHAIN PRESSURES EASE IN JULY, BUT SHORTAGES PERSIST AHEAD OF RENEWED STRAIT OF HORMUZ DISRUPTION: GEP GLOBAL SUPPLY CHAIN VOLATILITY INDEX

Demand for intermediate goods and raw materials stagnates in July as manufacturers reduced safety-stock building Supply shortages remained elevated, leaving production vulnerable to fresh geopolitical shocks Asia and North America continued to lead global manufacturing demand, while Europe continues to lag CLARK, N.J. , Aug. 12, 2026 -- GEP Global Supply Chain Volatility Index a leading indicator tracking demand conditions, shortages, transportation costs, inventories and backlogs, based on a monthly survey of 27,000 businesses showed global supply chain pressures eased in July as manufacturers reduced precautionary stockpiling and transportation pressures moderated. However, supply shortages remained elevated and production backlogs continued to build, indicating supply chains had yet to fully recover before the renewed disruption in the Strait of Hormuz.

Relativity Launches claiR, Giving Lawyers Conversational Command of the Full Depth of Their Legal Data news
Aug 12, 2026 1 min

Relativity Launches claiR, Giving Lawyers Conversational Command of the Full Depth of Their Legal Data

News Summary With Relativity claiR, lawyers can ask questions on the complete RelativityOne matter record in plain language and get grounded, cited, auditable answers, turning the platform legal teams already trust into an organization-wide intelligence advantage. Lawyers gain new, streamlined access to the full power of Relativity s AI platform, without complexity or a learning curve, empowering them to make sharper decisions, develop more effective strategies and strengthen their work product. Three of the world s leading law firms, A&O Shearman, Foley & Lardner LLP and K&L Gates are the first to put claiR to work through Relativity s Advanced Access program. This is the latest advancement in Relativity s strategy of expanding RelativityOne to meet legal teams where and how they work, following its launches earlier this year of Relativity aiR for Case Strategy and aiR Assist, its planned move into Microsoft Word through the acquisition of Gavel, extending Model Context Protocol integrations, and investments in emerging legal tech innovators through its Rel Labs investment arm.

LG ELECTRONICS LAUNCHES '2026 LIFE'S GOOD CAMPAIGN' TO FREE UP PEOPLE'S MINDS FOR WHAT TRULY MATTERS news
Aug 12, 2026 1 min

LG ELECTRONICS LAUNCHES '2026 LIFE'S GOOD CAMPAIGN' TO FREE UP PEOPLE'S MINDS FOR WHAT TRULY MATTERS

LG s new global campaign spotlights the mental load of modern life and shows how LG AI can help ease it News Summary LG Electronics launches its 2026 Life s Good campaign under the key message Free up your mind. According to LG survey findings, people spend nearly a quarter of the year burdened by mental load the equivalent of 87 days a year. While people work hard to stay organized, what they miss most is the freedom to be spontaneous. Through the campaign, LG AI demonstrates how it can reduce routine demands and free up people s minds to focus on what truly matters. The campaign marks the fourth year of LG s Life s Good campaign, showcasing how innovation makes Life s Good and bringing the brand promise to life.

KPM Analytics Publishes Second Edition of The Baker's Quality Assurance Handbook news
Aug 12, 2026 1 min

KPM Analytics Publishes Second Edition of The Baker's Quality Assurance Handbook

The free digital 200+ page guide helps bakers and millers respond to wheat variability, rising costs, the loss of master baker expertise, and the arrival of AI in production. WESTBOROUGH, Mass. , Aug. 12, 2026 -- KPM Analytics, a global leader in scientific instrumentation for food quality and safety, today announced the release of the Second Edition of The KPM Baker s Quality Assurance Handbook: The Keys for Mastering Baking Process Control . The handbook is available now as a free digital download at https://kpm.is/bakers-handbook .

Stevie® Awards Announce 2026 International Business Awards® Winners from 78 Nations and Territories news
Aug 12, 2026 1 min

Stevie® Awards Announce 2026 International Business Awards® Winners from 78 Nations and Territories

The 23rd Annual International Business Awards , the world s premier business awards competition, recognizes outstanding organizations, executives, entrepreneurs, and teams from around the world. FAIRFAX, Va. , Aug. 12, 2026 -- High-achieving organizations and executives around the world have been recognized as Gold, Silver, and Bronze Stevie Award winners in The 23rd Annual International Business Awards (IBAs), the world s only international, all-encompassing business awards program.

DXC Powers the Next Era of Work with DXC Workplace Services news
Aug 12, 2026 1 min

DXC Powers the Next Era of Work with DXC Workplace Services

DXC Workplace Services helps organizations improve employee productivity and experience without adding new tools or operational complexity. The offering combines DXC s deep domain expertise with agentic AI capabilities to anticipate employee technology needs, reducing productivity disruptions, and accelerating issue resolution. Enabled by DXC OASIS, Workplace Services helps customers maximize existing technology investments and deliver measurable business outcomes, including 40% reduction in operational complexity, 60% fewer service desk calls, and 15+ hours of productivity returned to every employee each month.